Position Title: Associate Director of Music and Liturgy
Parish or School Name: St Michael the Archangel Catholic Church
Location (City): Cary
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Exempt
Hours per week: 40
Position Summary: The Associate Director of Music and Liturgy is a full‑time, professional position responsible for supporting the Director in managing and executing all aspects of divine worship for a large, vibrant Catholic parish. This role requires strong musical skills, liturgical knowledge, and technical proficiency.
Key Responsibilities
- Providing high-quality organ and piano accompaniment and conducting choirs/ensembles
- Managing and coordinating liturgical ministry volunteers and musicians
- Overseeing liturgical materials, supplies, instruments, and audio/video equipment
- Assisting with liturgical planning, formation, and technology systems
Duties and Responsibilities
Musical and Liturgical Leadership
- Provide skilled accompaniment (organ/piano) and/or conduct a variety of parish music groups, including vocal choirs, children’s choirs, handbell ensembles, and contemporary music groups, serving both the English and Hispanic communities.
- Assist the Director in the preparation and development of music and worship resources, ensuring adherence to Roman Catholic liturgical norms.
- Accompany periodic school Masses during the academic year and assist with the school choir, as requested.
- Provide musical accompaniment for weddings and funerals, as required.
- Serve as a back‑up to the Director, when needed.
Volunteer Coordination and Formation
- Train, schedule, and coordinate liturgical ministry volunteers, e.g., lectors, extraordinary ministers of holy communion, ushers.
- Assist in providing ongoing liturgical formation and catechesis for both volunteers and the wider parish community.
Technology and Administration
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and improve the parish’s technology systems for worship, including sound/pa systems, video recording/broadcast equipment, and general audio/video production.
- Assist the Director with the general upkeep of instruments, e.g., organ, piano, and maintenance of the music library.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the music and liturgy team on liturgical and sacramental activities.
- Attend parish staff meetings, and raleigh deanery and diocesan meetings, as requested.
- Support other parish staff by providing video and audio resources for various parish events.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum level of education: bachelor’s degree in music or equivalent. Specialized training in organ, sacred music, and music technology is preferred.
- Minimum years of work experience: a minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in accompanying and leading liturgical services within a faith‑based context.
- Catholic faith: the ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic who can communicate the faith effectively through words and actions. Thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith and roman catholic liturgy is essential.
- Musical proficiency: advanced skill in organ and piano performance and conducting.
- Technical literacy: comfort and proficiency with multiple technology platforms, including:
- Volunteer management systems
- Music notation software, e.g., finale or sibelius.
- Audio/video equipment and production for live stream/broadcast.
- Microsoft office suite (outlook, teams, word, excel, powerpoint).
- Ability to learn other parish office systems, e.g., msp, realm, mio.
- Communication: excellent communication, interpersonal, and pedagogical skills, with the proven ability to lead and direct adults and youth from the console/keyboard.
- Organizational skills: strong organizational and planning skills with attention to detail.
- Adaptability: ability to be flexible, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic parish environment.
- Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks.
- Must complete diocese-sponsored safe environment training within 30 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Fluency or basic proficiency in the spanish language is desirable but not required.
Position Start Date
ASAP
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